Join one of the oldest and most successful Art Centres in the country!

Warlukurlangu Artists are seeking two passionate Studio Assistants to support the artistic and professional development of their artists.

ABOUT THE ART CENTRE

Warlukurlangu Artists is a 100% Aboriginal-owned and led arts centre based in Yuendumu, 290 kilometres north-west of Alice Springs. Established in 1985, the Art Centre provides vital economic and social opportunities for our community while keeping culture strong. Our large and vibrant community belongs primarily to the Warlpiri language group and maintains deep family ties with surrounding outstations and the wider region.

Although based in Yuendumu, we also operate a satellite program in Nyirripi and regularly supply canvas and materials to artists in Willowra, Mt Allan and Napperby. Each year, Warlukurlangu engages with over 700 artists across the region, supporting sustained artistic practice and cultural expression throughout Central Australia.

Our art is renowned for its unrestricted palette and bold iconography, portraying ancestral narratives, Jukurrpa (Dreaming) journeys and the enduring spiritual connections between people, country and culture. These vivid depictions of country share public cultural knowledge—illustrating significant features and stories—while respecting and protecting the sacred elements

ABOUT THE ROLE

Duties of the Studio Assistant role include:

• Support the artistic and professional development of artists
• Assist the Manager and Assistant Managers with the appropriate cataloguing and documentation of completed artworks, using the Stories Art Money (SAM) database software, stock control and document artists’ biographical details
• Assist with freight and packaging of artworks
• Assist with customer service, sales on site, off site, and in events and art fairs retail and wholesale sales, reporting, financial admin, conservation and archiving
• Maintenance of equipment and facilities and other assets
• Develop good working relationships with artists and other staff and volunteers
• Encourage Aboriginal employment, and support, train and mentor Aboriginal staff
• Respect and encourage maintenance of Indigenous language, culture and tradition and observe any applicable protocols

Arts and Cultural Support

• Work with the managers to facilitate the delivery of high-quality art and art enterprise services to Warlukurlangu artists
• Support the artistic and professional development of artists through non-directional creative and critical dialogue about specific works of art, in a manner that assists in the fulfillment of the artist’s creative vision.
• Respect existing Traditional Law, cultural leadership frameworks and protocols, and adhere to the Warlukurlangu Code of Conduct

Artist Management and Support

• Provide artists with social support when required such as driving them to and from home if required and appropriate
• Support and mentor Aboriginal artworkers
• Upskill workers in studio and administrative tasks

Studio Operations

• Maintain the art space, equipment, materials and facilities in accordance with professional and Work Health and Safety (WHS) standards, including coordinating stocks
• Provide artists with art materials and other studio-based support, including canvas preparation and mixing paint
• Process artwork sales and assist with the transportation of works & materials
• Document artworks with the SAM database platform, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records

Any other duties as directed by the Manager.

Standard ordinary hours are 8 hours a day based on 40 hours per week. However, there is the requirement to work for some out of hours work. Details will be discussed with you at the interview.

SALARY & ENTITLEMENTS

The salary is $60,000 – $70,000 per annum (negotiable based on experience) and a generous salary sacrifice option is available. Superannuation included.

Annual leave of six weeks per annum on completion of 12 months service, relocation allowance, subsidised accommodation and other great benefits included.

TO APPLY

Selection involves a written application, an interview and reference checks. The successful applicants will also have a national (Federal) police clearance certificate. The selection requirements (selection criteria) are described in the position description – please only apply if you meet the essential requirements for this position.

For a detailed position description and application information click here: Warlukurlangu Studio Assistant Position Description

For more information regarding the positions or the recruitment process, please email info@warlu.com or text to receive a call back from Cecilia Alfonso M: 0411 220 331 and/or Sarita Quinlivan M: 0429 401 615.

Applications close 27 January, 2026.

Studio Assistant Job Description